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The novel takes place seven years after the events of 'The Silence of the Lambs'. FBI agent Clarice Starling's career is crumbling due to a botched drug raid, while Hannibal Lecter is on the run and being hunted by Mason Verger, a psychopathic former client. Lecter reaches out to Starling, and as they reconnect, he helps her confront her childhood trauma and deal with the injustices of the world. Meanwhile, Lecter seeks revenge on Verger and navigates his complex relationship with Starling.

The Silence of the Lambs, published in 1988, is a novel by Thomas Harris that follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling as she is assigned to capture the serial killer known as 'Buffalo Bill. ' To gain insights into the case, Starling seeks the help of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant forensic psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer. The novel explores the complex and manipulative relationship between Starling and Lecter as they navigate the dark and intricate world of serial killers. The story delves into themes of psychological profiling, trauma, and the cat-and-mouse game between law enforcement and criminals. The novel is renowned for its detailed characterization and its impact on the thriller genre, and it has been adapted into a highly acclaimed film directed by Jonathan Demme.

Hannibal Rising is a prequel to Thomas Harris's previous Hannibal Lecter novels, detailing the formative experiences of Hannibal Lecter during World War II. The novel follows Hannibal's journey from a traumatic childhood event to his development into a brilliant and deadly figure. It explores themes of trauma, revenge, and the evolution of evil.